Welcome to one of Mount Airy's most enchanting and unique homes—one of only two mirrored gate houses in the iconic French Village Historic District. Tucked into a beautifully wooded neighborhood filled with French Norman Revival architecture, this three-story home is brimming with old-world charm, dramatic features, and elegant natural light. As you step inside, you're immediately drawn into a spacious, sun-filled kitchen featuring fresh appliances and a large center island. Off the kitchen, a cozy study with its own fireplace offers a peaceful retreat, leading to a long hallway lined with a wall of French doors that overlook the lush gardens. At the heart of the home, the dining room—with its own terrace access—anchors the space, perfect for intimate dinners or summer gatherings. The living room is equally radiant, bathed in natural light and also opening to the terrace through graceful French doors. One of the standout architectural elements is the dramatic curved staircase with raised ceiling, which elegantly winds from the first floor to the second. Upstairs, the primary suite sits just above the living room, offering privacy, ample space, and a peaceful view. The second floor also includes three additional bedrooms, with a large full bath, and a long hallway that mirrors the first, again bringing in beautiful light through garden-facing fenestrations. One of the secondary bedrooms—located above the kitchen—offers a timeless wrought-iron balcony overlooking the rear gardens. On the third floor, you'll find an ensuite bedroom, a laundry area and two bonus rooms that can become whatever your imagination desires—studio, storage, meditation space etc. Allow your visionss to become reality The home also includes incredible gardens, filled with mature plantings, specimen trees and everblooming seasonal colors. The serene setting comes complete with a blue stone terrace, flowing koi pond, pebbled driveway and a detached garage. Located in the historic French Village—a 24-home enclave built between 1924 and 1936—this house is part of a preserved piece of Philadelphia’s architectural history. While you'll feel transported to a European countryside, you're just steps from Wissahickon Valley Park and everything that Northwest Philadelphia has to offer. This home is about light, elegance, and enchanting character. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the city's most romantic neighborhoods.
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (5/20)
$1,199,000
401 W Allens Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19119
5beds
4,630sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,138,000 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flowing koi pondDetached garageLush gardensTimeless wrought-iron balconyMirrored gate housesFrench norman revival architecturePebbled driveway
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 07:09am
Listed by:
Rob Lamb 215-370-6798,
Compass RE (267) 435-8015,
Co-Listing Agent: Danyelle Lowman-Bush 215-432-6709,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2478760

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Curved Staircase, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,630
- Total interior livable area: 4,630 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,630
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Covered, Crushed Stone, Private, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Breezeway, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Play Area, Water Fountains, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 110.00 x 151.00
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 092119500
- Zoning: RSD1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French,Normandy
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Hip,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Airy (west)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $924,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,934
- Date on market: 5/11/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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